The Haunt brought their stormy blend of goth-pop swagger and emotional firepower to a sold-out Middle East on Friday night, turning the packed Cambridge club into a pulsing, cathartic singalong. Fans jammed shoulder to shoulder, shouting lyrics, waving arms, and hanging on every dramatic turn of Anastasia Grace’s powerhouse vocals and Maxamillion Haunt’s razor-sharp guitar work.

From the opening notes of “Bad Omen,” it was clear the band came to make a statement. The set moved seamlessly through high-voltage anthems and haunting confessionals—“Morally” and “Blood Red Heart” hit like emotional gut punches, while “I’m Not Yours” and “Overdose” brought the crowd to full boil. The Haunt’s ability to blend cinematic atmosphere with pure rock urgency kept the energy electric from start to finish.

Mid-set highlights included the snarling “Make Me King” and “Little Like Hell,” both showcasing Grace’s dynamic stage presence—equal parts fury and vulnerability. The audience roared through “Teeth” and “Hook, Line and Sinker,”songs that felt like rallying cries for everyone in the room. By the time the band tore through “Claws,” “OK,” “Dead 2 Me,” and “Worst in Me,” the Middle East felt less like a venue and more like a shared exorcism of heartbreak and adrenaline.

The closing stretch—“Own Me,” “Cigarettes,” “New Addiction,” “Going Under,” and “Wish You Stayed”—was a masterclass in pacing and emotional payoff. The band’s sound grew thicker and more urgent with each track, until Grace left the stage momentarily before returning for a scorching encore.

The night ended on a perfect note with “Masochistic Lovers,” the fan-favorite anthem that turned the room into one last wild, defiant chorus. As the lights came up, the crowd—sweaty, smiling, and utterly spent—made it clear that The Haunt had given Boston one of the most unforgettable nights of the fall tour.

For a band that thrives on vulnerability, The Haunt played with absolute power. They didn’t just perform—they connected, commanded, and conquered.

Don’t miss them when they come back—The Haunt are the real deal.